Curator Audio Guides

Concise curator commentary that decodes symbolism, materials, and provenance for every artifact journey.

Expert voice Bite-sized Context-aware

Playlists

Features

Smart cues auto-suggest clips as you move in 3D Tours or along GeoStories.

Material deep dives →

Learning

Support classrooms with transcripts, glossaries, and prompts tied to weaving and manuscripts.

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Use Cases

  • On-site mode: location-aware playback in galleries
  • Remote learning: playlists for specific modules
  • Accessibility: transcripts and speed control

Cross-Link

Jump from audio to visuals in 3D Tours or maps in GeoStories; tie to texts in Ancient Scripts.

See manuscript twins →

Production Notes

Each clip is scripted with curators and conservators, providing bilingual glossaries, timestamps, and references back to artifacts and research.

  • Formats: streaming with transcript download (TXT/PDF).
  • Accessibility: captions, speed control, waveform scrubbing.
  • Context-aware: suggestions triggered in 3D Tours and GeoStories.

Quick Facts

  • Length: 2–6 minutes
  • Modes: Solo play, playlists, class mode
  • Links: All collections + research pages

Learning Modules

  1. Symbolism decoder: clip snippets mapped to motifs.
  2. Material focus: short notes on pigments, alloys, fibers.
  3. Comparative sets: play across Africa and Asia.
  4. Link to Manuscript Twins for text/audio pairing.

Downloads & Media

  • Clip packs by theme (ritual, trade, craft)
  • Transcript bundle + glossary handouts
  • QR cards for gallery/remote use

FAQ

Can I embed clips?

Yes—use provided embed snippets or link directly; include attribution to the relevant collection page.

Are transcripts searchable?

All transcripts are indexed; you can search by material, region, or theme.

Classroom mode?

Playlists with discussion prompts and timecodes are ready for classroom projection or LMS embedding.